a field report from the organized chaos of my creative space…
🌃Opening Transmission
🍂🍁 November Note: The clocks fall back this weekend, and I’m thrilled. An extra hour of sleep? Yes, please. I’ll also get a little more daylight in the morning, which feels like a small gift this time of year. The evenings will go dark early, so I’m leaning into candles, blankets, and a lot of tea. Halloween was fun, even though I spent it with a shitty head and chest cold. I wasn’t going to let a little congestion stop me. I had some spooky poetry fun anyway, and I’m happy I did. Now I’m looking ahead to Thanksgiving. That means one thing in my kitchen: my infamous pumpkin cheesecakes. I can’t wait.
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✍🏻 Threads: Posts You May Have Missed
Sevenlines
→ A Sevenlines Offer (limited time): Sevenlines is slowly stacking itself into a book, and here’s what I’ve made for you thus far!
→ A Spooky Poetry Open Mic Livestream: For Halloween we held a spooky poetry open mic night, and had a lot of fun. Enjoy!
Paper Paint Blood
→ Paper Women: My nervous system requires days where I shut everything down, and drift away into music and art journal pages. This is one of those pages.
Centarficus
→ The Thin Wall: Remote viewing, thought acquisition, and the strange idea of stepping inside someone else
→ Waiting for the Reveal: Why UFO disclosure became a faith, from a cult survivor whose father worked at Area 51 | Groom Lake
Dark Empath Anatomy
→ Shadow Mail: Why do I always feel guilty when I pull away from someone, even when I know they’re bad for me?
→ Not Everyone Who Sees the Dark Is Dark: Why the people who can sense darkness keep getting blamed for it
✨ Featured Articles
The Worst Book World? Been There. Have the scars to prove it.
Exploring the worst book world to grow up in.
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How Far Back Do I Go?
A prompt about giving our younger self advice inspires a deeper exploration.
Keep reading💌An Invitation
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💁♀️On Support
To everyone who answered the call last month, thank you. Your support went straight into keeping this work going, and it meant more than I can say. If my writing or art has moved you, made you think, or brought something good into your life, you can support independent creators like me with a donation. Every bit helps me keep creating.
I’m grateful for each of you.
🎨 Featured Art: Visual Work from the Gallery
That Is My Revenge Framed Print
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⚙️Featured Object: From the Swag Mall
The Storyteller’s Secret Weapon
Amazon Collections
🎯My Target Focus
- I’m easing into the holidays and keeping my focus on dedicated writing. I’m also looking forward to working with more writers who are just starting their memoir journey. If that’s you, book a consultation with me here, and let’s talk about how to get your story going.
- I’ve been recording podcasts with other people, and I’m enjoying the process. I’m also thinking about some new creative projects for 2027. I’m sitting with which offers will best serve my message and the cult and trauma survivors who are so dear to my heart. More on that soon.
Before You Go
As we head into the Thanksgiving season, I’m holding on to gratitude and mindfulness. Not the pressured kind, but the gentle kind. A warm cup of tea. A quiet moment. One deep breath before you walk into a crowded room.
I’m also thinking of those who are struggling this year. If there’s an empty chair at your table, I’m thinking of you. Your grief belongs here, and you don’t have to hide it to make anyone else comfortable. If you’re facing a room with difficult family, remember you’re allowed to set boundaries, step outside, or leave early. Protecting your peace is not rude.
And if your holiday looks different from the one you wish you had, I hope you’ll find your own kind of table. Chosen family counts. A quiet night alone counts too.
Whatever this season holds for you, I’m grateful you’re here and that you read these words.
With love,
F R O M ✦ T H E ✦ V E N N I V E R S E
✒ Reading · The Empathy of Rain
🖤 Wearing · This Cozy Hoodie
🕯 Using · This Candle Warmer Lamp
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